June 26, 2013. Courtesy of the Blowing Rock Police Department, here is the weekly “Brief Sheet,” compiled by Capt. Aaron Miller on Tuesday, June 26.

A child was struck in the roadway by a vehicle on Friday. According to the accident report an 8 year old child ran out from between parked vehicles on Sunset Drive and was struck by a 1999 Nissan driven by Ashley Nicole Cooper of Blowing Rock. The accident occurred on June 21 just before 3:00 pm. Paramedics from Blowing Rock Fire and Rescue and Watauga Medics also responded to the scene. The child was transported to Watauga Medical Center where he was treated and released. Deyton Turpin, the investigating officer, said Cooper and witness stated that the child came out from between the parked vehicles and that Cooper had no time to react. No charges were filed in the incident.

This incident is a reminder that good pedestrians must remember to use good safety practices. Pedestrian rules to remember are:

Always cross in a marked cross walk or at a corner

If traffic signals are present, cross with the green light

When walking on a street with no sidewalks, pedestrians should walk against traffic

Wear reflective clothing when walking after dark

Look both ways before crossing and never assume that vehicles will yield

A second traffic accident was investigated on June 22. The accident occurred on Valley Blvd at Greenhill Road. According to the report a 2008 Toyota driven by Brian Robert Gleason of Charlotte pulled out in front of another vehicle. The second vehicle, a 2001 Chevy, driven by Merle Wayne Cooke of Hudson was unable to avoid a collision and struck Gleason’s vehicle. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicles was estimated at $1500 each.

Daniel Brandon Hedgecock, 32, of Blowing Rock was arrested on June 17 following a traffic stop on Valley Blvd. Hedgecock was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear. Hedgecock was also charged with driving while license revoked. Hedgecock was held at the Watauga County Jail on a $1,000 secured bond.

Other incidents last week include a lost wallet reported on June 17 and a harassing phone call incident reported on June 18. An intoxicated person was picked up on Valley Blvd on June 22. The man was found stumbling down the highway. He was transported to the Watauga County Jail to be held until sober.

14 citations were issued last week. Charges include expired registration, failure to wear seat belts, driving while license revoked, failure to stop for a stop sign, failure to stop for a red light, failure to wear a seat belt and no operator’s license.